Guided breathing

Pursed-Lip Breathing

2 in · 4 out

Inhale through your nose for two seconds, then exhale through pursed lips for four seconds. No holds. About ten cycles. Commonly used for breathlessness. You can practice this seated, standing, or while moving.

Start when you are ready to follow the pace.

Ready

Sound
Behavior

Follows the breath gets louder and quieter with each phase. Steady stays even the whole time.

Breath path

Start when you feel ready.

Directions

Inhale
2 seconds through the nose
Exhale
4 seconds through the mouth
Cycles
10

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